When the Aida Cafe Event dropped in Tower of Fantasy, players suddenly developed an obsession worthy of Newton himself – but instead of gravity epiphanies, everyone’s chasing apples. This juicy scavenger hunt across post-apocalyptic landscapes blends culinary chaos with RPG mechanics, making players wonder: "Why did the apple cross the wasteland? To become Claudia’s favorite damn cake, obviously."

🍎 The Great Apple Hunt 101

Finding apples isn’t as simple as shaking trees like some Animal Crossing vacation. Fallen Fruit spawns glow faintly under Aida’s radioactive skies, playing hard-to-get across two prime locations:

1. Omnium Tower (Astra Southwest)

A zone where players often sprint past mutated hyenas only to halt abruptly – "Wait, was that an apple or a grenade?" Pro tip: Circle the tower’s perimeter while dodging patrols. The RNGesus blesses persistent looters here.

1. Banges Dock East

Under gnarled trees that look like they’ve survived three apocalypses. Bring patience – some Wanderers report checking 15+ spots before getting 3 apples. One player meme’d: "Found 47 mushrooms, 6 broken swords, and existential dread... but apples? Nah."

👾 Boss Fight or Fruit Fight?

Here’s where it gets spicy. World bosses can drop apples, but let’s break it down:

Method	Pros	Cons
Fallen Fruit Hunting	Chill vibes, no combat	Tedious AF, low drop rates
Boss Slaying	Epic loot + possible apples	Time-consuming overkill

Most agree it’s like choosing between stepping on LEGO bricks or drinking vinegar – neither’s ideal. Yet Zero mains grinding for Apple Cake materials might whisper: "Worth it for that 3% crit rate buff."

🧁 When Life Gives You Radioactive Apples...

The real endgame? Mastering recipes that turn mutant-grade apples into culinary magic:

• Apple Cake Recipe

Apples + Poultry Egg + Brown Rice + Grapes

Preferred by: Claudia (queen of side-eyes), King (edgy scythe boy), Zero (robot with a dessert kink).

Personal take: Gathering grapes feels like negotiating with rabid raccoons. Worth it? Hell yes – watching Claudia actually smile? Priceless.

• Apple Juice

Apples + Carbonated Water + Sugar Cubes

Loved by: Cocoritter (healer angel), Echo (literal walking meme).

Pro tip: Hoard Sugar Cubes during thunderstorms – NPC vendors stock up when lightning fries their logic circuits.

🎮 The Grind Never Stops (But Should It?)

Let’s keep it 100 – this event tests sanity. One Reddit user calculated needing 72 apples to max all character affinities. That’s 72 rounds of:

1. Teleport → Sprint → Check tree → Repeat

2. Scream internally when finding another Almond instead

3. Question life choices while fighting Lv50 Chaser for a 20% apple drop chance

Yet there’s charm in this madness. Maybe it’s the way sunset hits Astra’s ruins as you spot that golden apple glow. Or the dopamine hit when Cocoritter finally says "This juice... not terrible."

So is the Aida Cafe grind a piece of cake or a sour apple experience? Depends how badly you wanna impress those digital tastebuds. As they say in the wasteland: "Bake or break, baby." 🍰💥